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Biosphere - the part of the atmosphere that contains living things Ecosystem - all the organisms in an environment (community) plus the nonliving physical factors (temperature, soil.etc) Chapter 46 Ecosystems
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Biotic Components of an Ecosystem (living things) Abiotic components (nonliving things)
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AUTOTROPHS (PRODUCERS) - synthesize food from sunlight or chemicals
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HETEROTROPHS (CONSUMERS) - gain energy from feeding on other organisms
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OMNIVORES
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Figure 48.2c
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Detritivores
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LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS ENERGY FLOW - energy flows through an ecosystem starting from the sun, then to the producers and consumers. At each level, some of the energy is lost as heat
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Food Webs (& Food Chains) - illustrate flow of energy in a system Plants Caterpillars Sparrows Hawks Trophic levels - the level of nourishment within a chain or a web, there should be fewer organisms as you go up each level
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Figure 48.3
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Figure 48.6
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More Pyramids
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Figure 48.4
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Biogeochemical Cycles Carbon Cycle
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Phosphorous Cycle
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Water Cycle
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Nitrogen Cycle
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Human Effects on the Environment Habitat Destruction Air Pollution
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Water Pollution
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Frogs are BIOINDICATORS The health of a frog population mirrors the health and pollution levels of the environment
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Air Pollution
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Biological Magnification
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Greenhouse Effect
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The Sticky Topic of Global Warming The temperature of the earth has changed since we have been recording weather data. The question is: Is the change part of a natural cycle, or is it caused by humans?
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Other Issues ACID RAIN - largely a result of pollution which caused water to become slightly acidic emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx)react with atmospheric water and oxygen
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Loss of Diversity There are a lot of different names for this one: - endangered species - habitat destruction - extinction The U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973 attempted to identify and protect species that were on the verge of extinction Recovery plans were enacted for many species and have seen success in some cases (Gray Wolf, Bald Eagle) - all managed by the E.P.A
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Environmental Protection Agency Federal laws designed to protect the environment and manage wildlife resources 1. Endangered Species Act 2. Clean Air Act 3. Animal Welfare Act The E.P.A. has often gone against other groups in the country, such as corporate industry, ranching, logging, and farming. The current issues with climate change has the E.P.A. poised to limit carbon emissions. Good or bad idea?
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